Yacht Chef Training

BECOME A Global a superyacht chef

Experienced and aspiring chefs, you have come to the right place if you want to travel the world, explore different cuisines and make a name for yourself amongst the Top 1%.

Learn menu planning, provisioning in remote ports, costing, galley workflows, food safety, dietary requirements, plating, and service—taught by experienced yacht chefs with practical assessments and industry-recognised certificates.

Based in Cape Town, South Africa and Online.

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Basic Chef Skills training

Introductory
Yacht Chef Course

3 days | Cape Town, South Africa

Breaking into the yachting industry as a chef is not difficult, this is where you get started!

This comprehensive, hands-on course is designed for crew members with little to no culinary experience, providing an in-depth understanding of what it means to be a yacht chef.

Various culinary roles exist onboard a vessel:

Stew Cook | Stew Chef | Crew Chef | Sous Chef | Head Chef

Advanced Chef Skills Training

Yacht Chef
Career Course

10 days | Cape Town, South Africa

Grow your galley repertoire and rethink how you plan, cook, and operate at sea. This intensive, 85% practical program builds the culinary, operational, and service skills yacht chefs need for modern superyacht demands- across private and charter roles. You’ll develop menus, cost and provision efficiently, run a safe, organised galley, and present guest-ready plates under time pressure. Career prep is included, from CV and portfolio building to interview practice.

Applicants should have solid kitchen experience

Recommended Course Pairings

11 days | 5 Certificates

Elementary First Aid (EFA)
Personal Safety & Social Resp (PSSR)
Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
Marine Fire Fighting (MFF)
Proficiency in Designated Security Duties(PDSD)
Ideal For: All maritime crew & renewals
Available: In-person and online (select modules)
Scheduled: Weekly

Compulsory

1 day | 1 or 2 Certificates

Both medicals are MCA‑approved
Both are recommended (SB purposes)
Required to prove "Able Seafarer"
Ideal For: All maritime crew & renewals
Available: In-person only
By Appointment Only

Compulsory

1 day | 1 Certificate

No pre-requisites
Highfield International Accreditation
Superyachts, Hospitality and Cruiseships
Ideal For: Stewardess, Chefs and Dual Roles
Available: Online
Schedule: Daily

Compulsory

2 days | 1 Certificate

Pre-requisite: Level II
Highfield International Accreditation
Superyachts, Hospitality & Cruiseship
Ideal For: Chefs- Supervisory Role
Available: In-person and Online
Schedule: Daily

Selective

Testimonial

What they say.

Real Stories from Real Clients

"VYA is the team you want on your side—efficient, reliable, and well-organized. They can assist with CVs, visas, seaman's books, and much more. If you are new to the yachting industry and looking for the right team to support you, look no further than VYA."

"I completed my advanced silver service course at SYTA. I recommend it for everyone that want to experience more in the yatching industry and your stewardess skills. I really enjoy my time there it was amazing experience."

"I’ve used VYA Twice and each time I have received my desired outcome. The second time with a very limited time frame, but with the assistance of VYA I received everything I required on time. Tatum is a star and anyone could put their trust in the assistance and support of VYA!"

"Was very happy with everything from the beginning and the communication was on a 100%."

"Excellent support though the visa process that other service providers thought that we would not be given. We did get the visa thanks to the excellent service provided by VYA."